Greek islanders up in arms over migrant camps
Protesters demand closing down of overcrowded centres as authorities plan more camps on five islands
13 February 2020 - 16:22
Athens — Residents of outlying Greek islands urged authorities on Thursday to shut overcrowded migrant camps that host thousands of asylum seekers.
Hundreds protested peacefully outside Greece's interior ministry in central Athens, holding placards against the creation of new detention facilities on five islands...
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